Shri Hari Hari An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra. Tap to open in glossary → Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → the Smriti of Yajnavalkya Rishi... and the specialty of this Yajnavalkya Smriti is that Yajnavalkya Rishi was also a knower of Brahman. He had experienced God. Therefore, Maharaj preferred it more for the decisions on Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → But Maharaj preferred Yajnavalkya's Smriti more. Shri Hari Hari An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in His four-armed svarup to save an elephant from being killed by a crocodile. He cut off the crocodile’s head with His chakra. Tap to open in glossary → Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → In the midst of the scriptures of Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → The speaker, the author, has an influence on it. If Yajnavalkya Rishi has said to wake up in the morning and do this in the evening, and another Rishi has said the exact same statement, even then there is a difference between the two. There is a big difference between the two. There is that story, right? Tulsidasji was doing bhajan bhajan Worship. Tap to open in glossary → It rained, and the village was on the opposite bank, with a river in between. So, thieves came there near Tulsidas's hut. And they got drenched, and all that must have happened. Tulsidasji thought that they were all devotees, because in his mind, he only saw devotees. So, they prayed, "How do we go now?" Someone prayed intensely, so Tulsidasji felt compassion. He said, "Here, let me give you something." So he wrote a note for them. He folded the note twice or thrice and said, "Keep this note and jump into the river, you will not drown. Jump into the river, and you will not drown in the river." So they went straight across the river. They closed their eyes and crossed. They wondered, "What kind of mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → and there was nothing else, just "Ram" written. "Ra" and "ma", only that much was written. "Oh! Even we know how to write this." Another time when they needed it, they wrote it. They must have written it two or three times. Why keep any scarcity? And then, holding it in their fist, they jumped. They jumped, but they were hardly going to survive. So, Yajnavalkya Rishi gives some statement, and another Rishi gives some statement. Vidurji says, "Do not do this, do this," and Shukracharyaji says, Kanak says... there is a Kanak Niti. In the Mahabharata, there is Kanak Niti, and Dhritarashtra followed that Kanak Niti a lot. They were Dhritarashtra's favorite characters, Duryodhana and all of them. So, what Kanak says and what Vidurji says, there is a big difference between the two. The point is the same, that "this has to be done this way." The statement is identical. Even then, who is saying it? That makes a big difference. Maharaj said, "One should not listen to a discourse from the mouth of a non-devotee (vimukh)." One should not listen to God's discourse from the mouth of a non-devotee. So, when a non-devotee is narrating a discourse, what kind of discourse do they narrate? Do they criticize God? They narrate God's discourse itself. Do they not speak of God's glory? Or do they criticize God? If Shishupala is sitting here on the seat, what would he do? Shri Krishna Krishna 1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan. Tap to open in glossary → Krishna Krishna 1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan. Tap to open in glossary → Whatever he does after stepping down, but on that day, he certainly speaks of the glory. But still, when he speaks of the glory and when Shukadevji speaks of the glory, Shishupala and Shukadevji, both are of the same sign, but still there is a difference between the two. And they might have made the exact same statement, "Shri Krishna Krishna 1) An avatãr of Bhagvãn. He incarnated in the svarup of a cowherd. This is considered to be a greater avatãr than the others, as Shree Krishna possessed all of the powers of Bhagvãn, whereas other avatãrs possessed less power. Shree Krishna conveyed the message of love and humanity to the world. Also, He recited the epic poem, the Bhagvad Geetã, to Arjun in which He stated: ‘Whenever dharma declines and adharma increases, I shall incarnate myself as a human to save the holy, to destroy the sin of the sinner, and to establish dharma. I come into being from yug to yug’. 2) In the Vachanãmrut, Shreeji Mahãrãj also uses the name “Shree Krishna” to describe Bhagvãn Purushottam Nãrãyan. Tap to open in glossary → But this one does not work, while that one works. That is why Maharaj said that, in reality, a non-devotee might narrate a better discourse than the other. The other has gravity, while this one has a smooth discourse. It is very nice and pleasant, easily understood. But after being understood, it causes trouble. Therefore, Maharaj said, "One should not listen to a discourse from the mouth of a non-devotee." Vidurji and Yajnavalkya Rishi, their ethics and scriptures of Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → in that, so many people have said all this. It has become very controversial, with one saying this and another saying that, one saying this and another saying that. It is the same in ethics and the same in scriptures of Dharma Dharma 1) Universal law or principle that 'sustains' or 'upholds' the entire world. Righteousness, morality, religion, Tap to open in glossary → But who has said it, that gives it more power. Therefore, Maharaj also wrote the names of these speakers, their authors, and propagators, so that one should not be misled elsewhere. What? So, the influence of the mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → The mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → The person... I mean, it is not entirely about him. The mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → When it comes into a person's hands, it becomes like that. And if it has come into the hands of some such person, such a person, then it becomes sharp. So, the mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → And then Bhishma left, and both went their separate ways. Then, there is the episode of Amba in the Mahabharata, so Amba went to Parashurama to complain about Bhishma... Bhishma. Since Parashurama was compassionate, he summoned Bhishma. He said, "You are my disciple, and she is complaining about you, so you marry her." Bhishma said, "Maharaj, I have taken a vow for my father. Therefore, I cannot marry." Parashurama was hot-tempered and insisted, "Otherwise you must do it, and otherwise fight with me." So Bhishma said, "I am the son of a Kshatriya Kshatriya Person of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system. Tap to open in glossary → They have a warrior mood, right? They do not say no anywhere; they roam around in a warrior mood, 24 hours they have the same mood of a warrior. If told on the way, "Fight me," they say, "I am ready." So, both met in a warrior mood. Bhishma said, "Brother, I am the son of a Kshatriya Kshatriya Person of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system. Tap to open in glossary → Guru Guru A teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn. Tap to open in glossary → So, fight. Both fought, a fierce battle took place. It was such that the gods in the sky would tremble, both opposing characters were like that. Yet, Parashurama did not defeat Bhishma Pitamah. Parashurama did not defeat Bhishma Pitamah. Bhishma Pitamah did not lose, so it is said that Bhishma Pitamah did not lose, and Parashurama also did not lose. Then the gods prayed and found a way out of it. They told Parashurama, "You withdraw your weapons. Even if you lose, you are considered to have won." Why? He is the Guru Guru A teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn. Tap to open in glossary → Guru Guru A teacher. He will guide you on the path of kalyãn. Tap to open in glossary → Because he was a Kshatriya Kshatriya Person of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system. Tap to open in glossary → Kshatriya Kshatriya Person of power and courage, traditionally responsible for the formation and enforcement of law within society, as well as its safety. Rulers and warriors of society. The second of the four varnas (castes) of the ancient Indian social system. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → Vedic Vedic From the Veds. Tap to open in glossary → and it is not that it has no power. The Swaminarayan mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → Similarly, if Maharaj's mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → The mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → The scripture is afraid of a non-devotee. "He is going to misuse me," so the scripture stops doing its work. It stops granting liberation. It is the same with a mantra mantra 1) A repeated word or phrase. 2) A sacred verbal phrase repeated in prayer, or meditation, such as ‘Swãminãrãyan’. Wicked people use mantras to cast evil curses. Tap to open in glossary → AI translation of the Gujarati transcript above, produced in the same pass that transcribed the audio, one English segment per Gujarati segment. Devotional and technical terms with no precise English equivalent (kirtan, satsang, vasana, samskara, and similar) are kept as their plain transliteration rather than force-translated. Not human-proofread., AI-translated, unverified · Source details